Institute for Legislative Studies
List of ILS Academic Staff
| S/N | Name | Status | Qualification | Research Interest |
| 1 | I. Imam | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok) BL (Abuja), LLM(OAU Ife) Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative studies, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, |
| 2 | W.O. Egbewole | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Electoral Matter and Judiciary, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public International law, |
| 3 | A. A. Oba | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Legal System, Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law and Human Rights Law |
| 4 | M. A. Etudaiye | Professor | LL.B (ABU, Zaria); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legal System, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law |
| 5 | F. A. Aremu | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (UDU, Sokoto); Ph.D. (Beppu-shi-Japan) | Legislative Studies, Policy Studies. International Relations |
| 6 | E.O. Ojo | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Comparative Studies, Federalism, Electoral Studies |
| 7 | O. Y. Abdul-Hamid | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law and Corporate Governance |
| 8 | A. J. Omede | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos) | Strategic/Security Studies, Political Economy, Peace and Women Studies |
| 9 | H. O. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Ed. (Ilorin) LLB (Jos); BL (Lagos) LLM, PhD,/MPhil, Ph.D. (OAU Ife) | Environmental Law |
| 10 | A. O. Sambo | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law |
| 11 | Abdulkadir B. A. | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Environmental Rights, Legislative Studies, Administrative Law |
| 12 | A. C. Onuora-Oguno | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M., LLD (Pretoria) | Legal System, International Law, Human Rights Law |
| 13 | R. O Yusuf | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc, Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Sociology |
| 14 | Azizat O. Amoloye-Adebayo | Professor | LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Nottingham) | Human Rights |
| 15 | A. R. Bakare | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative Studies, Electoral Studies, Comparative Politics |
| 15 | M.K. Adebayo | Professor | LL. B (UNIMAID); BL (Lagos); LL.M., Ph.D. (Jos) | Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Reproductive Health Rights, Family Law, |
| 16 | Nimah M Abdulraheem | Professor | LL.B (BUK, Kano); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Gender Rights Law |
| 17 | O. M. Adebiyi | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc.; M.Sc.; Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Election and Electoral studies |
| 18 | A.A. Muhammad | Reader | B.Sc., M.Sc (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Comparative Politics |
| 19 | M A Abdulraheem-Mustapha | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok), BL (Abuja) LLM (OAU), Ph.D (Ilorin | |
| 20 | G. A. Animasawun | Professor | B.A. (Lagos); M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Conflict Management, Neopatrimonialism, State & Nation-Building |
| 21 | G. T. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto) | Development Economic, Distributive Economics |
| 22 | A. J. Edun | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA, PGDE, Ph.D. | Local Government Studies, Public Administration |
Introduction
Election and Political Party Management involve the understanding of the fundamental elements, dynamics and challenges of democratic elections and party politics towards democratic development. The Election and Political Party Management Programme of the University of Ilorin is unique because it provides a blend of theoretical and practical exposure to the intricacies of Election and Political Party Management in Nigeria.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is hinged on the indispensability of training and constant interaction of stakeholders in the overall project of democratic consolidation with a conviction that the Election and Political Party Management occupies a strategic role between the citizens and the state which the academia must constantly engage with.
Aim and Objectives
Aim
The Master of Election and Political Party Management degree aims at developing thinkers and practitioners with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge in all facets of legislative operations, democratic governance, civil society engagement and advocacy.
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, graduates would have:
Admission Requirements
a. A good honours degree not below Third Class Division (Law and Political Science) and any discipline other than Law and Political Science obtained from any recognized University
b. Five (5) O-Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics
c. Candidates with a PGD in Elections and Party Politics at credit level pass (i.e. 2.5 or 50% and above)
Duration of the Programme
The programme shall be a minimum of 12 months for full-time studentship and 24 months for part-time studentship.
Detailed course Description
LEG 801 Fundamental Principles of Legislative Studies 2 Credits
Functions of the legislature; Separation of powers; National Assembly in Nigeria’s foreign policy; Executive/Legislature relations in different democratic dispensations; The process ofhow bills become laws; Typology of the legislature. 30h (T); C
LEG 802 Administrative Law 2 Credits
Nature, scope and sources of administrative law; Sources of powers of administrative agencies; Relationship between administrative law, rule of law and separation of powers; Delegation powers; Discretionary powers; Delegated Legislation. Administrative adjudication; Judicial Review of administrative action.30h (T); C
LEG 803 Constitutional Law 2 Credits
Definition and sources of constitutional law; Separation of powers; Rule of law and constitutional history of Nigeria from advent of British rule till date; The Military and Constitutional Law making in Nigeria; Supremacy of the Constitution; Legislative, Judicial and Executive powers. 30h (T); C
LEG 805 Nigerian Legal System 2 Credits
The idea of legal system; Sources of Nigerian law; Internal conflicts; The role of the judiciary; Court system. 30h (T); C
MEP 801 Models of Election Management Bodies (EMB) 2 Credits
Capacity, personnel, network structure and autonomy; Institutional design and EMB performance; Organizing operations and logistics; Engagement with stakeholders; Challenges confronting EMBs. 30h (T); C
MEP 802 Political Behaviour 2 Credits
Determinants of political behavior; Political socialization; Political/civil culture; Political participation and apathy; Electoral behavior; Followers and leaders and elections; Public opinion and its assessment; Political communication; Community power Gender politics. 30h (T); C
MEP 803 Electoral Law and Practice 2 Credits
Various ways of organizasing government and legislature, executive and judiciary; Functions of government. Theory of separation of powers; Application of the theory of checks and balances; Forms of political administrative system: unitarism, federalism, confederalism, parliamentary and presidential systems as well as the hybrid; Political parties and pressure groups; Law making powers of the state and legislative process; Types of political executives. 30h (T); C
MEP 804 Conflict Management 2 Credits
Governance and policy processes; Public-making policy formulation and implementation; Dynamics of policy formulation; Policy implementation; Politics of policy implementation; Policy evaluation. 30h (T); E
MEP 805 State and the Economy in Nigeria 2 Credits
Role of government in the management of modern economy with special reference to Nigeria and other African countries; Relationship between government and private enterprises; Government intervention, policy statements and legislations; Investment in public sector, industrialization policy and private investment; Role of foreign capital, aid, technology and expertise in the domestic economy; Regulated and deregulated economy.30h (T); E
MEP 806 Comparative Electoral Systems 2 Credits
First past the post system; Proportional representation; Hybrid systems 30h (T); E
MEP 807 Elections and Democratic Development in Nigeria 2 Credits
History of party formation in Nigeria; Emergence of regional/ethnic parties in the movement towards independence; Party politics and elections leading to the breakdown of the first, second, third, and fourth republics; Contemporary nature of elections and politics in Nigeria30h (T); E
MEP 808 Elections and legitimacy Crisis in Africa 2 Credits
Variation in Institutional design: capacity, personnel, network structure and autonomy; Effects of EMB institutional design for EMB performance; Impact of EMB institutional design for election integrity, credibility and legitimacy; Best practices to improve EMB performance.30h (T); E
MEP 809 Campaign Management 2 Credits
Introduction to electoral administration; Strategic planning for electoral management; electoral governance and party leadership; Team building and management30h (T); E
MEP 811 Technology, Social Media and Electoral Processes 2 Credits
Overview of elections and technology; Ranges and uses of technology: biometric registration, biometric verification, electronic collation and transmission of results, election management systems, electronic voting and internet voting; Technologies for electoral processes; Guidelines for evaluation, choice and implementation of new technologies; Technology and credibility in electoral process 30h (T); E
MEP 812 Gender, Elections and Party Politics 2 Credits
History of feminism, feminist political thought and masculinism; Gendering politics; Gender and political behaviour; Women’s representation in elected office; Quotas, positive discrimination and positive action; Gender policy machinery and mainstreaming; Gendered states and gendered international, Gender and armed conflict; Gender and human rights; Gender and development.30h (T); E
MEP 813 Public Policy Analysis 2 Credits
Policy making process; Political party manifestos and programmes; Issues-based electioneering campaigns; Political parties and legislative caucuses; Intra/inter party dialogue and consensus building; Legislative and executive interface
MEP 814 Political Party Management 2 Credits
Concept of party management; Party management from the Ward level to Local Government, State, Senatorial and National levels; The ground norm (Party Constitutions Various committees: Convention, Election, Finance, Publicity and Mobilization; Membership recruitment30h (T); E
MEP 816 Politics and the Mass Media 2 Credits
Survey of the role of Mass Communication media, including the print and electronic media; Influence of the mass media on the conduct of political campaigns; Mass media and national integration; Public opinion and election in Nigeria; Relationship between the media and the state. 30h (T); E
LEG 814 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits
Well-grounded researchers in any of the thematic areas of research focus in the Department. This must be largely empirical and field based. 30h (P); C
LEG 816 Distinguished Personality Lecture 1 Credit
Seasoned legislators (serving or former)/technocrats/ shall be invited to deliver Distinguished Personality Lectures on specific theme(s) based on practical field experience in legislative practice. The lecture shall be interactive, and students would be required to write analytical report on the basis of the cases cited in the lecture. It is also an opportunity for students and faculty to interact with actors whose experience have shaped occurrences in the polity in relations to legislative activities. 45h (P); C
LEG 818 Field Trip (Case Focus) 1 Credits
Trips to relevant parliaments in and out of the country for interactions, observations and parleys with stakeholders and key actors in parliamentary operations 45h (P); C
LEG 825 Research Methodology 3 Credits
Background issues in research methods (meaning, types, relevance, limitations, etc.); research designs: meaning, relevance, limitations; Qualitative methods: meaning, data collection and analysis; Quantitative Methods: meaning, data collection and analysis; research proposal; Survey research; Sample and sampling techniques; Research report writing. 45h (P); C
LEG 899 Research Projects 6 Credits
Well-grounded researches in any of the thematic areas of research focus in the Department. This must be largely empirical and field-based. 270h (P); C
Graduation Requirements
For the award of Masters Degree in Election and Political Party Mangement, a candidate must have passed a total of 33 Credits comprising 27 core courses and 6 elective courses. Core Courses 27 Credits; Elective Courses 6 Credits
Total 33 Credits
Summary
Core Courses: LEG 801(2), 802(2), 803(2), 805(2), 814(2), 816(1), 818(1), 825(3), 899(6), MEP 801(2), 802(2), 803(2) = 27 Credits
Elective Courses: At least 6 Credits (4 credits in first semester, 2 credit in second semester) from the following: MEP 804(2), 805(2), 806(2), 807(2), 808(2), 809(2), 810(2), 811(2), 812(2), 813(2), 814(2), 816(2)= 6 Credits
Total = 33 Credits
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